The following arrests were reported for October 20-26 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Newton County Sheriff Department
Willie L. White, 45, Lawrence, arrested 10/23/23, obstructing public streets-willful obstruction of use by impeding traffic
Jamanda S. Rasco, 27, Forest, arrested 10/23/23, disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
Jeremy D. Rush, 39, DeKalb, MS, arrested 10/24/23, possession of controlled substance, DUI-1st offense
Ronald D. Gates, 31, Paulding, MS, arrested 10/24/23, possession of controlled substance
Lena C. Allen, 44, Decatur, arrested 10/26/23, possession of controlled substance, hold for other agency
Hansford G. Garrett, 54, Hickory, arrested 10/26/23, burglary-commercial building, possession of controlled substance
Newton Police Department
Woodie V. Bufkin, 50, Newton, arrested 10/20/23, possession of paraphernalia, simple possession of marijuana, willful for malicious trespassing
Kevin L. McKee, 32, Newton, arrested 10/24/23, crossing yellow line, DUI-1st offense
Shatara Anderson, 26, Newton, arrested 10/24/23, possession of controlled substance
Robert L. Kennedy, 22, Newton, arrested 10/25/23, domestic violence-simple assault
Decatur Police Department
Jaelin L. Drummond, 20, Newton, arrested 10/20/23, DUI-under influence of controlled substance
Nick G. Massey, 42, Decatur, arrested 10/26/23, none or expired drivers license, none or expired tag
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Willie L. White, 45, Lawrence, arrested 10/20/23, lighting equipment requirement (motor vehicle), possession of marijuana in motor vehicle, DUI-1st offense, improper parking, no insurance, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers, revoked or suspended drivers license
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Dustin J. Russell, 33, Newton, arrested 10/20/23, violation of probation-MDOC, sale, possession, or use of controlled substances or narcotic drugs within correctional facility
Shon L. Johnson, 54, Newton, arrested 10/25/23, violation of probation-MDOC
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for October 23-30 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Edward Pullin, 46, Union, arrested 10/24/23, hold for circuit court
Raymond R. Zientarski, Union, arrested 10/25/23, failure to appear
William Dear Jr., 54, Decatur, arrested 10/27/23, domestic violence-simple assault
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to bmaze@newtoncountyappeal.com. If you have any information about a crime, call the East Mississippi Crime Stoppers line at 855-485-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward if the tip leads to an arrest.
